SILSBEE, Texas — Silsbee High School will host its first Welding Certification and Competition that will feature four distinct levels of welding and conclude with an award ceremony.
The competition is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 at the Silsbee High School Campus located at 415 Hwy 327 West in Silsbee.
A total of 220 students have already registered for the competition, according to the Silsbee Independent School District news release.
The districts include Bloomington, Burkeville, Del Valle, Hardin Jefferson, Hull-Daisetta, Klein Forest, Livingston, Newton, Pearland, Port-Neches Groves, Royal, Shelbyville, Vidor, Vista Ridge, and Wells.
Certifications the students can earn are the American Welding Society and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Safety enhancements, including new gas piping and a state-of-the-art ventilation system, were also implemented, the release stated.
“This program equips our students with certifications and essential skills, enabling them to enter the workforce immediately with high-paying jobs," John McKeehan, Silsbee High School Welding Instructor said.
At the end of the competition, students who place will be honored with buckles and awards.
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